17-year-old Victorian sailor and sailmaker, Rain Forbes, is aiming to sail around the world.
Teen dream
Back to back
Filippo Pacinotti’s Brontolo again came out on top of the Melges 20 European Championship.
All aboard!
The Race Around, scheduled for 2023, has published its official NoR and is now open for registrations.
Sydney primed
SailGP has launched ticket sales for the
Australia Sail Grand Prix, Sydney.
Southern odyssey
Adventurer, sailor and environmentalist, Lisa Blair is working around the clock on refit works on the 15.25-metre yacht that will take her around Antarctica and into the record books, again.
Devil in details
Emirates Team New Zealand and RNZYS will cease dealings with Mr Dunphy and his consortium seeking to finance Auckland’s bid for AC37.
Qualifier launched
Southport Yacht Club has launched the South-East Queensland Ocean Racing Qualifier.
Off and racing
Melges 20 European Championship has begun with the first regatta of the series completed in picture-perfect conditions.
Race update
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia remains hopeful the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will return in 2021.
Crest of a wave
Wally displayed brand-new models at the Cannes Yachting Festival, including a preview of the new range of Wally Sail.
Swans on water
Nautor’s Swan hosted several significant débuts at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.
Racing stars
RNZYS is inviting all current and past sailors, graduates, coaches, staff, and volunteers together for a special 150th anniversary celebration.
Dream on
The 11th Hour Racing “dream team”, Justine Mettraux (SUI) and Simon Fisher (GBR) scored an amazing second-place result at the 48-hour race at Le Défi Azimut in Lorient, France.
Champs cancelled
The 2021 Australian Yachting Championships have been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
Last-minute bid
An 11th-hour bid from a New Zealand consortium has delayed the final decision on the host venue for the 37th America’s Cup scheduled for 2024.
Process extended
The AC37 Host Venue selection process has been extended to accommodate a last-minute entry from New Zealand and work through the details of each bid.
